Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200 (separate

Flexible scheduling

Free room nights

Hotel discounts

Paid time off

Mentorship and development"

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites in Knoxville is hiring a kitchen team member to prepare a variety of food products following recipe cards. Under general supervision, you will maintain a clean prep area and assist guests as needed, delivering high standards of integrity, service and hospitality in line with the Drury culture.

You should be 18+, able to take written and verbal directions in English, operate POS and kitchen equipment, and work collaboratively with teammates.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Ability to take written and verbal direction in English and speak English clearly.
• Ability to operate POS software, dishwashers and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members; maintain professionalism.
• Supports bartender but does not prepare alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to clean and maintain assigned areas.
• Ability to move around bar and kitchen efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and utensils according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized prep area and deliver food to guests as needed.
• Provide friendly, high-standard hospitality and assist guests and co-workers.
• Know hotel details and local events to answer guest questions.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Written and verbal English

Tools

POS software

Dishwashers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location:

Drury Inn & Suites - 209 Advantage Place , Knoxville, Tennessee 37922

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• Incentives - Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually (bonus is separate from base salary)


• Work-life-balance – Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights


• Career growth - Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year


• Health and well-being - Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program


• Retirement - Company-matched 401(k)


• Award-winning - Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025

So. Much. More. Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more.

Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.

Summary:

Under general supervision, prepares a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and utensils according to recipe cards to fulfill guest orders following Company policies and procedures. Maintains the food prep area in a clean, well-organized manner while delivering food and assisting guests as needed. Presents a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality at all times to promote the Drury culture with customers and co-workers. Has general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events to answer questions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old or older.


• Requires ability to take written and verbal direction in English and speak English clearly.


• Requires ability to operate machines and equipment used, including but not limited to, include POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, etc.


• Requires ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of team members; ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism including bar guests.


• Requires ability to support bartender, but does not make or pour alcoholic beverages.


• Requires ability to clean and maintain areas for which responsible.


• Requires ability to effectively and efficiently move around bar and kitchen area.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy. Hiring Immediately!

At Drury Hotels, we prioritize our team's personal growth and career development. As part of our team, you will be empowered to grow and encouraged to shine. At Drury Hotels, we offer our guests more than a place to sleep. We provide a place to feel welcome. Happy. At home. As a family-owned and operated hotel system, we honor and enhance the Drury legacy of world-class hospitality excellence. That’s the Drury Way. Our 6,100+ team members work together—across 150 hotels in 30 states—to make sure every guest receives the very best service and value. Together we continue to grow, carefully and with clear vision, as a family of thriving hotels nationwide.

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